Missouri § 199.240 - Consent required for medical or surgical treatment.
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§ 199.240. Consent required for medical or surgical treatment.
No person committed to a facility designated by the department of health and senior services under sections 199.170 to 199.350 shall be required to submit to medical or surgical treatment without such person's consent, or, if incapacitated, without the consent of his or her legal guardian, or, if a minor, without the consent of a parent or next of kin, unless authorized by a written order of the circuit court under section 199.200 or as otherwise permitted by law.
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(L. 1961 p. 518 § 9, A.L. 1971 H.B. 581, A.L. 1983 S.B. 44 & 45, A.L. 1985 S.B. 19, A.L. 1996 S.B. 540, A.L. 2010 S.B. 1007, A.L. 2013 S.B. 197)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 199.240
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 199.240 cover?
Section 199.240 ("Consent required for medical or surgical treatment.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Missouri § 199.240?
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Is this the official text of Missouri law?
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